Stage 12 / 35 · Camino del Norte
Santander to Santillana del Mar
The stage from Santander to Santillana del Mar is 37.5 km, about 9 h 45 min on foot, with 440 m of total ascent and 360 m of descent.
| Distance | 37.5 km |
|---|---|
| Estimated time | 9 h 45 min |
| Elevation gain / loss | +440 m / −360 m |
| Difficulty | Demanding |
| Villages with services | 7 |
| Updated |
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Elevation profile
100 m200 m ▲ 124 m SantanderSantillana del Mar
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History and what to see
Leaving Santander crosses industrial areas and outlying towns; it is the least scenic stage. At Boo de Piélagos many pilgrims take a one-stop train to cross the river Pas to Mogro. The reward is Santillana del Mar, a medieval stone town with the Romanesque collegiate church of Santa Juliana.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santander · Places to stay | 0 | 16 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| Barrio Cañas | 3.6 | 23 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| Santa Cruz de Bezana | 8.8 | 46 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| Arce | 17.2 | 9 m | BarShopATM |
| Mar | 25.2 | 16 m | Bar |
| Barrio Obrero | 29 | 6 m | BarPharmacyDoctor |
| Santillana del Mar · Places to stay | 37.5 | 87 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
Santander
Apartamentos Bahía Arena
House / apartmentApartamentos Fernándo de los Ríos
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Apartamentos Tarrío
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House / apartmentCasa Octavio
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